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I can't say I support legislation on this. At what point do we overwhelm ourselves with new laws?
Side note: The part I find odd about this manner of dress is the history behind it. In the 60's, there was a problem with prisoners using their belts as weapons or as a means to commit suicide. So, belts became outlawed and were not issued when a prisoner checked into Motel 6. Since the pants didn't always fit well, many of the prisoners walked around with their pants hanging down.
It was then picked up by the local chicano (yes, I used that word on purpose) gangs as a way of showing support for their brothers incarcerated.
So....in other words.....this fashion statement is simply a way of emulating being a prisoner.
When I see kids dressing like this, I just look at them, shake my head and smile. They have no clue.
Just like I had no clue when I was a kid, dressed in jungle boots and a trenchcoat (long, long before Columbine).
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